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The Professor: Building Construction

In this group, we'll discuss all things building construction. What are the lessons of recent fires? What have past fires taught us?. What are the developing trends in construction that will impact our ability to fight future fires?

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Christopher Naum, SFPE

Twenty Year Anniversary of the Hackensack Ford Dealership Fire and Collapse

Started by Christopher Naum, SFPE Jul 1

Today is the Twenty Year Anniversary of the Hackensack Ford Dealership Fire and Collapse that occurred in Hackensack, New Jersey on July 1st, 1988. The fire and resulting structural collapse of the... Read More »

Christopher Naum, SFPE

What's your KSA's related to building construction principles & fire behavior?

Started by Christopher Naum, SFPE May 30

Do you feel you know enough about building construction principles & fire behavior related to your fireground decision-making to ensure firefighter safety during combat fire suppression operati... Read More »

Bobby Halton

Florida Enacts Law on Building Construction Marking Systems 2 Replies

Started by Bobby Halton. Last reply by Christopher Naum, SFPE May 20.

Hey Read the article by Jessica Klip attached below and then lets discuss, systems, management, operations and everything else we know will be effected by this groundbraking law. By JESSICA KLIPA ... Read More »

 
 

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